2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2020 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Excursion | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2550 mm |
